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Turnu Monastery
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Aqua_Uomo
Toronto, Canada8,031 contributions
A real gem off the beaten path
Sep 2021
I've seen many monasteries but this location is different, as in extremely spectacular. Striking contract between the white monastery buildings and the mountains surrounding them. Very picturesque indeed. The road leading to it is also beautiful, right by the stunning Olt river, it is quite a treat to drive to it. There is also a small train station serving the monastery.
If you are driving along Olt or going to Calimanesti you must make a small detour and stop here for a couple of hours, you will not regret it!
Written October 14, 2021
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E. - A.
New York City, NY236 contributions
A peaceful place
Aug 2022 • Solo
A place full of peace and beauty. This church is located somewhere between the mountains, the landscape is a wonderful one. You should visit this place!
Written September 24, 2022
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E. - A.
New York City, NY236 contributions
This place is amazing
Jan 2020 • Couples
This place is amazing, in my opinion is one of the most beautiful place in the world. When you go there you can feel a special energy... I can't explain what I feel but it is amazing...
Written February 8, 2020
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Andra-Diana
Bucharest, Romania67 contributions
Old and nice monastery
Jul 2018 • Family

a monastery where you can see the old cells, dug in the rock, of an immaculate white, full of flowers, full of history! the road from Caciulata is beautiful, it passes over the olt dam and there are also several tunnels dug in the rock
Written July 27, 2018
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DanaBerghea
Washington DC64 contributions
Returning after 25 years...
Jul 2015 • Solo
I was happy to see that the cook, Father Dionisios, was still there, but I realized our relationship changed. He was distant..after all these years..I thought I would find a lost friend, but I was dissapointed.
Written August 15, 2015
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Emanuel S
Brasov, Romania262 contributions
An exquisite old monastery
Jun 2022
Everything was a pleasant surprise, from the small chapel, to the gardens, very old caves, a beautiful pond with lilies.
Written July 16, 2022
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Carmen D
Craiova, Romania241 contributions
One of my favourite places on river Olt
Aug 2019 • Couples
I always love coming back here. The church is not so old as Cozia, since it had to be rebuilt after a fire, but lovely. Do climb to the two old dwellings of the first monks that stayed there.
Written August 25, 2019
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stefanprisacariu
Iasi, Romania990 contributions
Loved it
Mar 2017 • Friends
Impressive monastery, I really loved it. It gave me a really nice warm feeling...the quiet here was great.
Written April 1, 2017
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Mirela T
Romania16 contributions
Peaceful and charismatic place!
Mar 2017 • Friends
Turnu Monastery (Tower) is placed on the left side of Olt River about 2 km from Cozia Monastery, founded by Mircea cel Batrân King, from Călimanești City.
Its name is coming from a tower built by Roman army from Arutela Roman camp in the 2nd century.
There are 2 caves were lived monks during the time. It is an excellent place for pray.
The landscapes is wonderful, the road is excellent!
Written March 21, 2017
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Tactic O
Bucharest, Romania113 contributions
Peaceful spiritual retreat
Jul 2016 • Family
Next to mountains, woods and river. Excellent to visit at East Christians festivals. Biking and kayaking possibilities in vicinity.
Written July 8, 2016
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